Prepare against David Hoeffer
FM · DEU · World #4,605 classical · FIDE ID 24606766
When preparing against David Hoeffer, expect 1.d4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit as Black, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 573 games by David Hoeffer, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Hoeffer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Hoeffer before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,285 | 2,342 | Jul 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,293 | 2,347 | Jan 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,335 | 2,363 | Jun 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 573 | 227 | 110 | 236 | 39.6% |
| As White | 279 | 114 | 54 | 111 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 294 | 113 | 56 | 125 | 38.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Hoeffer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Hoeffer's side.
First moves as White (279 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 152 | 54.5% | 50.7% |
| e4 | 71 | 25.4% | 54.2% |
| Nc3 | 43 | 15.4% | 48.8% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 2.5% | 28.6% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.4% | 37.5% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 50.7% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Hoeffer usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Hoeffer usually continues Nc3 (38.1% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Hoeffer usually continues e4 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 54.2% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Hoeffer usually continues Nf3 (47.7% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Hoeffer usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Hoeffer usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (137 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 59 | 43.1% | 48.3% |
| Nc6 | 46 | 33.6% | 48.9% |
| c5 | 19 | 13.9% | 47.4% |
| c6 | 7 | 5.1% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 55 | 56.7% | 47.3% |
| d5 | 39 | 40.2% | 41.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 2.1% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
David Hoeffer's chess games
All 573 games by David Hoeffer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 227 wins, 110 draws, 236 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 46 | 18/12/16 | 39.1% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 38 | 16/6/16 | 42.1% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 35 | 13/10/12 | 37.1% |
| C41 | Philidor | 28 | 16/2/10 | 57.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 15 | 4/2/9 | 26.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Jonas Buhl Bjerre | 2,642 | Titled Tue Late | A45 |
| May 2025 | A Tari | 2,636 | Titled Tue Late | C45 |
| Apr 2019 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 2,612 | Titled Tue | B00 |
| Jul 2019 | Pavel V. Tregubov | 2,588 | Titled Tue | C41 |
| Jun 2025 | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | 2,564 | Titled Tue Late | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 267 | 118.5 | 2,265 |
| ch-Bremen Open | 2018 | 18 | 13 | 2,213 |
| ch-Niedersachsen U18 | 2002 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,778 |
| Bremen Silvester Open | 2018 | 14 | 10 | 2,249 |
| Bundesliga 2010-11 | 2011 | 12 | 2 | 2,235 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2018 | 10 | 6 | 2,208 |
| Oberliga Nord W 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2,188 |
| Bundesliga 2023-24 | 2024 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,249 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Hoeffer's chess games?
573 games by David Hoeffer, from Apr 2004 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line David Hoeffer has played.
What does David Hoeffer play on the first move as White?
Across 279 games with White in our database, David Hoeffer opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.Nc3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Hoeffer answers 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...Nc6 (34% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does David Hoeffer play as White?
As White, David Hoeffer's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (46 games, 39.1% win rate); Dunst Opening (38 games, 42.1% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 279 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Hoeffer play as Black?
As Black, David Hoeffer most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense (35 games, 37.1% win rate); Philidor (28 games, 57.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (15 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 294 games.
What is David Hoeffer's FIDE rating?
David Hoeffer is currently rated 2,285 in classical chess, 2,293 in rapid and 2,335 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,342 (Jul 2021).
How many games has David Hoeffer played?
Our database contains 573 games by David Hoeffer, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 227 wins, 110 draws, 236 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Hoeffer?
573 games by David Hoeffer reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.